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as in dementia
a serious mental disorder that prevents one from living a safe and normal life
Joan of Arc was certain the voices she had been hearing were not a manifestation of some sort of aberration
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as in anomaly
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
there are some slight aberrations in the type due to the nature of old printing presses
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Recent Examples of aberration
European leaders might have thought of Trump’s first term as an aberration, a bizarre four years followed by a return to normalcy.
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Joshua Keating, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
In a culture full of celebrities breathlessly competing for our attention, Harrison Ford feels not just like an anachronism but an aberration — the movie star who really, really doesn’t want to be there.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
The inordinate influence of immigration suggests that year’s increase, and to a lesser extent the 12% increase reported in 2023, are aberrations that will lead to a dramatic correction when this year’s count is taken this month.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
That's not an aberration, as Cease has topped 200 strikeouts in each of the last four seasons and amassed a WAR of 16.0 over that same span.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Keating, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
In a culture full of celebrities breathlessly competing for our attention, Harrison Ford feels not just like an anachronism but an aberration — the movie star who really, really doesn’t want to be there.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
The inordinate influence of immigration suggests that year’s increase, and to a lesser extent the 12% increase reported in 2023, are aberrations that will lead to a dramatic correction when this year’s count is taken this month.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
That's not an aberration, as Cease has topped 200 strikeouts in each of the last four seasons and amassed a WAR of 16.0 over that same span.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberration
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Sounding the Alarm for Elder Justice The population of older adults is rapidly growing, and one in 10 experience abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation—a risk that is even higher for those living with dementia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Of that subgroup, 5% were diagnosed with dementia within five years, while 19% were diagnosed with the condition within 10 years.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
15 Apr. 2025
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These systems excel at identifying patterns and detecting anomalies.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Still, the New York Rangers play at Madison Square Garden, which is one of the busiest venues in sports, which leads to schedule anomalies like the one experienced Wednesday night.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Superior Court Judge Guy P. Ryan ruled last week that Elkins did kill her children, but was not guilty by reason of insanity, the Ashbury Park Press reported.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The court ruled that although Elkins did kill her children, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, the outlet and NBC10 Philadelphia reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Representative Roy told Newsweek previously that the SAVE Act has provisions to allow states to make their own exceptions for aspects of the law.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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China was a huge exception, with the president raising tariffs on its products to 145%.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The hysteria only grew when Flagg, originally in line to graduate in 2025, reclassified and committed to Duke for the 2024-25 season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The author of ‘Red Scare’ lets past political hysteria teach us about the present.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gait abnormalities: Being duck-footed can cause permanent changes to your walk, sometimes limiting your range of motion.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Phthalates are also endocrine disruptors that have been linked to preterm birth, infant genital abnormalities, childhood obesity, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular issues, and low sperm count and testosterone in men.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bynes’ attorney denied that the former actor had been diagnosed with schizophrenia.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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This valuable data includes information from patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and other psychiatric illnesses.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Even Nuno Espirito Santo did not muster as concentrated a run of Premier League victories as his countryman, who has managed it thanks to another Wolves rarity, with the club naming an unchanged starting line-up for five successive games for the first time in more than five years.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jeffers sits Christian Vázquez drew his second straight start on Saturday, a rarity for a Twins catcher, because Ryan Jeffers is dealing with a minor thumb injury.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Aberration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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